The Brazilian maestro scored a marvellous opener as part of a stylish display in the Reds’ 5-2 victory in the Carabao Cup at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.
Alejandro Garnacho’s pass inside was dummied by captain Bruno Fernandes and, encouraged to shoot by the fans, Casemiro duly obliged with a 25-yard rocket that flew in off the underside of the crossbar.
Our no.18 would go on to score a second goal, and have further chances to notch a hat-trick, as United ran out convincing winners in Ruud van Nistelrooy’s first game in the dugout as interim head coach.